Rowley is a Town of approximately 5,500 people, located 27 miles north of Boston and is bordered by Ipswich, Newbury, Boxford and Georgetown. The Rowley Fire Department operates 3 engines, 1 ladder, 2 brush trucks, 1 utility and 1 command/rescue unit. EMS is provided by Action Ambulance running from Ipswich's Linebrook Rd. station and from the Cable Emergency Center also in Ipswich. All apparatus operate out of headquarters at 7 Hammond Street.